Tuesday, August 04, 2009

Sherman Doucette, a staple of the Vancouver music scene for 30 years, is rated as one of the best blues singer / harp players in the business. His past credits include guest appearances with John Lee Hooker, Albert Collins, Pine Top Perkins, Sunnyland Slim, Long John Baldry, Jeff Healey and many other blues legendsTechnorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

"Hi Energy Jump Blues, R&B, Rockabilly and more from San Francisco Blues shouter Amy Lou and her rockin blues band causin a 10 on the Richter with a great mix that cooks, powerful vocals and red hot rhythms, a must have for those who love their blues jumpin"Technorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

South Louisiana mixture of rhythm and blues and cajun in the Fats Domino style with lots of New Orleans piano triplets and sax from Wade BernardTechnorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

Guitar driven--blues inspired. Fade to Blue is a 16 track, full-length CD by Dave Sadler on BluezArt Records. On Fade to Blue you will find a variety of tracks ranging from Chicago, Texas, and traditional Delta influenced tunes, to blues/rock/jazz fusion.Technorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

With a name like the Mud Angels, you might think water is their main element, but fire is more likely -- their blues-rock performances have been described as "blazing", "incendiary" and "steamy."Technorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

Blues guitar aficiandos all over the world have admired the body of work that Bob Levis has created over the last 30-plus years. Recognized as one of the finest rhythm guitar players in the Chicago Blues guitar tradition, Bob's first solo recording quickly demonstrates he is equally skilled as a lead guitar playerTechnorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

Contemporary blues from Europe with 25 top musicians including the great Carl Verheyen on guitar. Soul, blues, R&B, Country Blues with some jazzy flavorsTechnorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

Thursday, June 04, 2009

Award-winning singer Koko Taylor, known in the music world as the "Queen of the Blues", has died in hospital at the age of 80, her record label has announced. Taylor was one of the few women to find long-term success in the traditionally male dominated blues scene. She recorded nine albums, won a Grammy, 29 Blues Music Awards and was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts medal for her contribution to American music. She died in hospital in Chicago from complications following recent surgery. - BBCTechnorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

"A Genuine Blues Treasure" Mac Arnold, former bass player for the legendary Muddy Waters, also has recorded with John Lee Hooker, Otis Spann, and Tyrone Davis is backTechnorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

B & The Honeyboys are an Irish band with Blues, funk, Rock n' Roll and even Gospel influences. Their songs inject a freshness and vitality into the Blues/Roots genre, sounding at once traditional and contemporaryTechnorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

Southern style rock'n blues recorded live with jazz great Bob Russell on guitar and "D Squared" Dan Dixon on drums. This recording has great energy. Coastal Blues with a jazz influence. Reminiscent of Delbert McClinton. From Chris BellamyTechnorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

Tightness, talents and a lead vocalist who has to rank in the 2% who can really sing The Blues, excellent original material and a style that's evolved from the finest Southern Blues/R&B/R&R influences from 112 North DuckTechnorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

The songs tell a story about heartaches, love, loss, hard drinking, beautiful women and hard times. The raspy, sandpaper grit of Slim Fatz' voice tells the story of an emotional life, living on the street, playing slide for a living and surviving it allTechnorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues

Equally adept at "swingin' the Blues" as they are at conjuring the fiery intensity of an early Rock & Roll combo, the Gorillas' sound is uniquely retro and modern all at onceTechnorati Tags: Music | Bluesdel.icio.us Tags: Music | Blues